4-Hour Montreal Neighbourhoods Food Tour with Hidden Gems

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Understand the culture and lifestyle of Montreal
• 02 Discover Montreal's beautiful and unique neighbourhoods
• 03 Taste some of Montreal's iconic specialties along the way
• 04 Visit one of Montreal's city markets

A truly authentic discovery of Montreal's neighbourhoods with your licensed Montreal Expert Guide, this tour is ideal for travellers who enjoy walking and using public transportation. As you crisscross the city, you will discover neighbourhoods, vernacular architecture, private gardens, laneways, and several hidden gems, while tasting some of Montreal's icons and specialties along the way. The experience offers a true-to-life day in the life of a Montrealer, with stops owned, run, and operated by local Montreal families. This sustainable tour includes travel cards, all tastings, and taxes for six guests, and can also be tailored to your interests.

A truly authentic discovery of Montreal's neighbourhoods with your licensed Montreal Expert Guide, this tour is ideal for travellers who enjoy walking and using public transportation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Montreal

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Montreal Neighbourhoods, Street Art, and Local Food Discovery

• The trip includes visits to the following places:
  • Montreal Metro
  • The Main
  • Quartier des Spectacles
  • The Plateau Mont-Royal
  • Street Art
  • The Mile End
  • Villeray
  • Little Italy
  • City market
  • Several hidden gems in these neighbourhoods

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• The tour includes the services of an expert, experienced English-speaking Montreal professional, licensed by the City of Montreal as required by city law.
• G-2 member of a professional organisation that requires membership for insurance coverage and annual professional training.
• She has been a professional licensed Montreal guide since 1992.
• Please note that the City of Montreal license only allows guiding within the city of Montreal. She is not licensed to guide in Quebec City, but can arrange for a colleague to conduct your private tour there.
• Public transportation ticket valid for 24 hours for 6 people.
• All tastings, taxes, and gratuities to local vendors throughout the tour.
• Concierge service once the tour is booked.

What's Not Included

• Vehicle for a driving tour (for groups of 6 to 15, a sprinter is suggested; for 16 to 20, a mini coach).
• The guide can drive and guide a group of fewer than 4. An SUV rental is extra.
• Entrance fees.
• Lunch (there is enough food in the tastings, so it is highly unlikely you will want lunch).
• Drinks.
• Water bottles (in an effort to be sustainable, no plastic water bottles will be distributed).
• Items of a personal nature.
• Dinner.
• Tours outside of Montreal.
• Travel agent or DMC services.

What to bring

• Walking shoes (sandals are not recommended)
• Hat, sunblock, and sunglasses (April to November)
• A reusable bag if you want to shop. Plastic bags and bottles of water are no longer provided. Please also bring cash.
• Winter boots, mittens, winter socks, hats, scarf, winter coat, and sweater (December to March)

Know before you go

• The tour amount must be paid in advance.
• All driving tours with a driver, motor coach, or sprinter must be booked in advance.
• Sedans, sprinters, and motorcoaches must be booked directly by guests due to insurance requirements.
• Driving tours are possible. A vehicle cost must be added, with a maximum of 4 guests.
• This tour is available in Montreal only.
• Tours are not offered in other Canadian cities.
• Itineraries, proposals for tours, or experiences outside Montreal are not provided.
• A licensed travel agent or DMC service is not offered, and the required liability insurance for this service is not held.
• Hotels or commercial transportation are not booked, as this service is not licensed or insured.
• Tours of Ottawa must originate from Montreal. Day trips are possible with a driver and vehicle.
• Last-minute bookings for other parts of Canada may be accepted based on distance and costs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Place d'Armes, Montreal, QC, Canada

Tour start

Montreal, QC, Canada

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.